repaired · 2023 Q4
Interior panels: door
Risk. Sharp handles could scrape or cut an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
2021 Grand Design ImagineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2021 Grand Design Imagine, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-039 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Grand Design Imagine has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Structure
6Suspension
4Tires
2Wheels
1Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Grand Design Imagine recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. Incorrect inner bearings can cause the wheels to lock up or reduce stopping ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grand Design.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Imagine year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imagine median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Imagine owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After reading of other owners of similar and identical models like mine having frame cracks, I made a point to inspect my trailer’s I beam chassis and I discovered horizontal cracks within the I beam, one on each side, over the suspension area. Every picture I have seen looks just like mine, a…
On [XXX] we were driving with our travel trailer from South Carolina to Michigan on interstate highways. When we made what was to be a quick late afternoon stop in Detroit, we discovered that the A-Frame on the trailer was severely bent and about to break. We spent the next day trying to get help…
Suspension hangers cracked the frame and a section of the frame broke allowing the hanger to flip over and suspension to fail. This occurred while backing the trailer up. If it occurred while driving it could have caused the trailer to tip over.
Own a 2021 Imagine?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.